Hack

Hack

This axe applies a large share of your Thorns damage with every attack. Normally Thorns only strikes reactively when you are hit, but with this weapon you turn your Thorns value into active attack damage that you deal yourself. That is the entry ticket for so-called Thorns builds, which base their entire damage concept on this otherwise defensive stat.

Since the effect is class-independent, the axe suits any hero who pushes their Thorns value high. Practical tip: consistently maximize your Thorns damage through gear and enchantments, because the weapon scales solely with this stat. Combine it with effects or sets that further amplify Thorns to turn a defensive value into a full-fledged offensive source.

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